Regional Jobs and Investment Packages (RJIP), New South Wales, South Coast grant recipients

Regional Jobs and Investment Packages (RJIP), New South Wales, South Coast grant recipients

Last updated: 13/06/2018

The list of successful applicants that have been offered funding under the Regional Jobs and Investment Packages, South Coast, New South Wales region.

Applicant Organisation

Project Name

Project Description

Stream

Project Location

Grant Approved

Total Project Cost

Eurobodalla Shire Council

Construction of NSW Shellfish Hatchery

The project will see the construction of a state of the art hatchery facility to supply shellfish spat (babies) to the NSW oyster and mussel industry. The hatchery will incorporate, a shellfish nursery, land base nursery, training facilities, export packing facilities, R&D facilities and a tourist farm gate tours facility. This site will also house an Export Packing Facility for regional food producers.

The South Coast Electric Vehicle (EV) Supercharging Transformation project (SCEV/ST) will expand existing universal capability of 10amp and 15amp (overnight) and 32amp (3 hours) EV charging capability to 4 x 200amp EVs (30 minutes), allowing for up to 8 EVs to be charged simultaneously.
The SCEV/ST project will deliver the only supercharging station between Sydney and the Victorian border and link to the proposed 'Electric Superhighway' for the East Coast extending from Cairns (Queensland) to Melbourne (Victoria).

Business Innovation

Berry

$125,000

$550,000

Kalizma Pty Ltd

Tourist Accommodation and Restaurant Expansion

The project will construct ten new luxury guest suites, a new multi-purpose dining area with kitchen, bar and amenities and new staff facilities, car parking, effluent system and electrical substation in Ulladulla. The project will also include the upgrade of the existing restaurant with a kitchen extension, bar renovation and new toilets.

Business Innovation

Ulladulla

$1,525,350

$3,050,700

Bega Valley Shire Council

Sapphire Coast Tourism Future Program

The Sapphire Coast Tourism Future Program will provide a program of training and skills development including innovation and business development to support tourism operators in growing their business and increasing visitor numbers.

Skills and Training

Bega

$74,750

$149,500

Partech Systems Pty Ltd

Support Capability Acquisition LM-STAR (SCA LM-STAR)

The project will develop an Australian in-country support capability fo the LM-STAR Avionics Automated Test System (ATS), to maintain the Australian Air Force’s F35 Lightning aircraft. The project will develop a specialist LM-STAR ATS maintainence support training capability and the setup of a LM-STAR facility to support the ADF.

Business Innovation

Yerriyong

$235,000

$470,000

Essence Group Pty Ltd

Value added functional food, drink and health products manufacturing

This project will expand existing manufacturing facilities to include health bar and beverage manufacturing equipment, and upgrade automated powder and capsule capabilities.

This project is the second stage of the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre Redevelopment, and will enhance and expand on Stage 1. The project activities include the construction of additional parking spaces, access road, amenities block and storerooms; the fitout of kitchen and administration facilities; and the development of an education hub.

Local Infrastructure

Batemans Bay

$660,000

$1,860,000

Shoalhaven City Council

Construction of the Woollamia Boat Lift Facility, NSW

The project will construct a boat maintenance facility at Woollamia within Jervis Bay. The project activities include the acquisition of a 20 tonne hydraulic boat lift, construction of a hardstand area, associated drainage and environmental controls, erection of a shed, connection to utilities, and fencing.

Local Infrastructure

Woollamia

$180,900

$380,900

South Coast Mariculture Pty Ltd

Aquaculture commercial feasibility project in Jervis Bay

The project is a practical feasibility study to establish the viability and growth rates of long line mussel production in Jervis Bay.
The project activities include install 210 meters of double line into the three sites in Jervis Bay; seed the line mussel spats; monitor mussel growth, speed and size; and harvest the mussels.
Additionally, the project will test newly developed spat transportation procedures provided by NSW Department of Primary Industries.

The project will expand Marine Bio tech production and a refinery facility to meet increasing demand for seaweed product.

Business Innovation

Bomaderry

$600,000

$1,326,569

Barrabarroo Agventures Pty Ltd

Pastured Egg Production and Value Add Facility

The project includes the construction of additional poultry housing and feeding facilities, fit out of an existing building for egg grading, a day-old brooding facility for sustainable replenishment stock, a fodder system for sustainable on-farm feed, a poultry abattoir for value-add processing of retired laying hens (to be opened up to other businesses in the region) and a pastured poultry meat bird operation.

Business Innovation

Quaama

$258,843

$517,686

Caresouth

Construction of CareSouth's new Head Office and Community Hub

The project will construct a new multi-purpose facility containing office space, meeting rooms, training facilities, call centre, family contact rooms and a Community Hub.

Local Infrastructure

South Nowra

$1,525,860

$3,051,720

Shoalhaven Starches Pty Ltd

Bomaderry Export Distribution Hub Project

The project will install and operate advanced robotics and develop logistics and sorting for flour milling to increase flour packing capacity to 50 tonnes per hour.

Business Innovation

Bomaderry

$2,950,000

$13,015,035

Fallow Holdings Pty Ltd

2017 Bodalla Ice Cream Manufacturing Adding Value to Local Dairy

This project will build an ice cream manufacturing facility, courtyard seating upgrades and redesign of the current milk bar, coffee station and cheese tasting area. The facility will include installation of various ice cream manufacturing equipment, and fit out for the operational and visitor education components of the facility.

Business Innovation

Bodalla

$187,846

$375,693

Eurobodalla Shire Council

Nature Based Tourism Feasibility & MOU with State Government Agencies

This project will undertake a feasibility study to identify development projects and marketing opportunities to maximise opportunities for nature based tourism and recreation activities in the Eurobodalla Shire.

Local Infrastructure

Moruya

$100,000

$200,000

Off Road Camping Accessories Pty Ltd

Composite Camper and Rapid Adhesive Assembly Process

The project will develop cost competitive curved composite panels, and design and manufacture a high quality, light weight entry level compact camper using the new types of composite panels for rapid assembly. The manufacturing process will be fully automated, simplified and scalable and will ensure the new compact composite camper will be cost competitive with international competitors.

Business Innovation

Moruya

$758,134

$1,516,268

Shoalhaven City Council

Greenwell Point Boating Facilities

The project will design and construct a new floating pontoon system to increase berth capacity located in Greenwell Point Fisherman’s Wharf.

Local Infrastructure

Greenwell Point

$744,339

$1,494,339

J W Pointon & Son Pty Ltd

Manufacturing Capacity Expansion of Trubuilt to Create Regional Jobs

The project will purchase and install new cabinet making plant equipment; installation of signage on the company’s truck fleet and building; and upgrade its 3D design and production software.

Business Innovation

Pambula

$125,000

$253,670

Property Works Pty Ltd

Innovative Industry Specific Online Course & App

The project will create an online course & app for buyers of properties and for those building for the first time.

Business Innovation

Malua Bay

$75,000

$150,000

Sea Breeze Aviation Pty Ltd ATF Fairweather Family Trust

Sea Breeze Aviation Operations Facility Upgrade

The project will construct the facilities needed to allow Sea Breeze Aviation (SBA) to expand the scale of its business to service larger and more complex aircraft. The project activities include hangar space of 750sqm, a dedicated apron area for aircraft parking, wash down facilities, and spray paint booth.

Business Innovation

Moruya

$200,000

$400,000

Eurobodalla Shire Council

Health/Human Services Jobs and Training Coordinator

The project involves the recruitment of a coordinator to develop training to increase the skilled workforce and connect this workforce with employment opportunities in the health and human services sector. The project aims to connect youth, unemployed and Aboriginal people with job opportunities available in the sector on the Far South Coast New South Wales.

Skills and Training

Moruya

$66,500

$133,000

North Eden Timber Pty Ltd

Timber Processing Line enhancement and Waste Utilisation

This project will replace and upgrade the existing timber processing line and incorporate new equipment to utilise waste into a saleable product to be marketed locally, interstate and potentially internationally.

The project will include the manufacture and installation of a two large temperature controlled tanks for the manufacture of creams and lotions; and sealing these packages to pharmaceutical standards required for healthcare.

Business Innovation

Nowra

$129,250

$258,500

Cottee Jersey Group Pty Ltd

World Class Dairy Products Processing Plant in Bomaderry

The project will purchase and install a modern, automated dairy processing plant at an existing facility located at Bomaderry, New South Wales as well as creating tourism opportunities including the viewing of milk production, a Japanese Tea house with gardens and a museum dedicated to the history of the Cottee family and milk production.

Business Innovation

Bomaderry

$2,814,360

$5,988,000

Hammond Conversions Pty Ltd

Hammond Elegance Range Hearse Design and Manufacturing Facility

The project will increase the production of custom made hearses for the funeral industry throughout Australia, and anticipates exporting hearses overseas by 2019.
The project activities include design a new ‘Elegance’ hearse range; engage a specialist consultant to advise on the production process; extend the existing factory to accommodate a design and construction area for the new hearse; and purchase and install new equipment to manufacture the new hearse

The project is Stage 1 of establishing a tank-based freshwater aquaculture facility at Yatte Yattah, New South Wales, for the production of Murray Cod. The project activities include the purchase and installation of the Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) and the construction of a 500 sqm steel clad shed with concrete floor, power, an effluent plant, and a water infiltration system to house the RAS plant.

Business Innovation

Yatte Yattah

$205,000

$410,000

Stormtech Pty Ltd

Establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Manufacturing of Stainless Steel

The project will construct an extension and purchase of new stainless steel manufacturing technology. This project is the second phase of Stormtech’s building expansion.

Business Innovation

South Nowra

$100,000

$240,000

Ryefield Enterprises Pty Ltd

Hops Farm Expansion and Microbrewery

The project will construct a hops trellis system, associated infrastructure and equipment expanding the operations of Ryefield Hops farm.

Business Innovation

Bemboka

$598,895

$1,197,790

Climax Air Conditioning Pty Ltd

Customer Support Capability Expansion Project

The project will expand the service capabilities of the company through employment of new service team members, vehicle and IT upgrades, and tools and equipment.

Business Innovation

South Nowra

$158,114

$338,614

Milton District Meats Pty Ltd

Taking Alpaca, Lamb & Beef to the International & Domestic Market

The project will redevelop existing facilities, including the construction of a new chiller and boning room as well as the expansion of the existing boning room.

Business Innovation

Milton

$1,122,000

$2,244,000

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